"Steel Magnolias," May 7-June 5, Rodgers Memorial Theatre, 292 E. Pages Lane, Centerville.
The basis for the 1989 movie of the same name, "Steel Magnolias" is a journey to Louisiana. A stop into Truvy's Beauty Parlor will fill you with tears and laughter, as six Southern ladies — Miss Clairee, Annelle, Truvy, Ouiser, M'Lynn and Shelby — handle everything from the joy of first love to the grief of death.
Shows are nightly, except Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $13-$17 (801-298-1302 or www.rodgersmemorial.com).
"Annie, Jr.," May 7-9, Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main, Park City.
The Youtheatre program announces its production of a family favorite. Students will show off what they've learned in the technical apprenticeship program.
Shows are nightly, times vary, matinees available. Tickets are $5 (435-649-9371 or www.parkcityshows.com).
"Willy Wonka, Jr." Sandy Arts Guild, May 6-8, Mount Jordan Middle School, 9360 S. 300 East, Sandy.
A fun family musical that features the famous owner of a magical, mystical chocolate factory and the kids who visit. Complete with Oompa-Loompas and all the bizarre events in Wonka's magical world.
Shows are at 8 p.m. on May 6 and 7, and 4 p.m. on May 8. Tickets are $5-$8 (801-568-2787).
"Dead Man's Cell Phone," Wasatch Theatre Company, May 6-22, Rose Wagner Center, 138 W. 300 South.
Another imaginative play by new playwright Sarah Ruhl ("The Clean House," "Eurydice"). An incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet café. A stranger at the next table, who has had enough. And a dead man … with a lot of loose ends.
Shows are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m., with matinees available. Tickets are $15 (801-355-2787 or www.wasatchtheatre.org).
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